Method and TV receiver for storing contents associated to TV programs

A method for storing contents associated with a television program into a portable electronic appliance, comprising:

• A) receiving a television signal through a television receiver, the television signal carrying at least a television program and data relating to contents associated with said television program;
• B) decoding the television signal;
• C) taking into account a user profile stored in said television receiver or in a smart card associated with said television receiver;
• D) identifying relevant contents data based on said user profile;
• E) asking a user, via the television receiver and without the user initiating said asking, for said user's interest in said contents and for an identification of the portable electronic appliance designated to receive said contents;
• F) getting a reply from the user, via the television receiver, specifying which of said contents are of interest and identifying the portable electronic appliance designated to receive said contents;
• G) collecting specified contents;
• and
• H) enabling storage of collected contents associated with the television program in the portable electronic appliance separate from the television receiver,
• said method being carried out sequentially and automatically.